I could post about Mariana Zapata a million times, and it would not be enough! I didn’t need one, but this Lingus martini is the perfect reason to share one of my favorite slow-burn romances. You can thank Pinterest for reminding me that porn star martinis exist. If you have

Tarot & Tequila: A Tarot Guide with Cocktails by David Ross

Series: Standalone

Published by: Tiller Press on July 13, 2021

Genre: Non-Fiction, Cookbook

Pages: 272

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Would I recommend it? YES/NO
Embrace the magic of tarot and perfectly match the cards with mixed drinks in this beautifully illustrated bar book.

“Don’t take advice from

A Fate of Wrath & Flame by K.A. Tucker

Series: Fate & Flame #1

Published by: K.A. Tucker (independently published) on May 25, 2021

Genre: Fantasy, Romance, New Adult

Pages: 510

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Would I recommend it? YES!
Gifted thief Romeria has flourished from her days as a street kid pilfering wallets to survive.

Twisted Love by Ana Huang

Series: Twisted #1 (can be read as standalone)

Published by: Boba Press on April 22, 2021

Genre: Romance, Contemporary, New Adult

Pages: 358

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Would I recommend it? Yes, if you like possessive alphas and really dirty scenes.
He has a heart of ice…but for her, he’d burn the

I feel like it has been AGES since I was obsessed with a hyped book series, but here I am now! I guess I never liked being told what to do, so it took years to get me to read Harry Potter and ACOTAR, and while I enjoyed both, I

Thank you for the support on Instagram for these book-themed cocktails, especially these Shadow & Bone ones! I have always loved coming up with new recipes and challenging myself to create themed drinks and desserts, but I never thought it would become a thing. Getting comments from people calling me

These days, it has been really easy to let the negativity consume me. I lie awake at night, worrying about mile-long to-do lists and unknown futures. In the morning, I drag myself out of bed and wipe errant tears caused by the anxiety-causing everything that needs conquering. It’s too easy